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Watercolor Portrait

Drawing New York

4.7 867 reviews

Master the art of watercolor portraiture with a structured approach that enhances depth and realism. Begin with a precise drawing, build a strong foundation through monochromatic shading, and gradually layer color to bring your subject to life. This hands-on experience will refine your technique, teaching you to create luminous, expressive portraits with confidence and control.

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15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY
11 hours over 4 sessions

Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

Watercolor Portrait

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Description

This workshop will focus on accurately drawing and painting the portrait. Students will learn the value of a detailed drawing and how to employ a monochromatic block-in to properly identify the values of the subject. The class will culminate with a full color application of color, using thin glaze layers of watercolor.

The objective of the workshop is to demonstrate how a methodical approach increases the depth and sense of realism in paintings. We will demonstrate his realistic approach to constructing a watercolor painting throughout the duration of the class.

Week 1: Executing a Detailed Drawing
Week 2: Monochromatic Block-In
Week 3: Dead Color Pass
Week 4: Full Color Pass

Materials Requirements

Winsor & Newton 300 lb. cold pressed watercolor paper
Winsor & Newton professional grade watercolors
Winsor & Newton Series 7 sable brushes
Reeves watercolor palette
Plastic muffin pans
Artist’s Tape
Zep Professional Sprayer bottle
Ball Mason jars
Viva paper towels
Colors used: Winsor & Newton Professional Grade Watercolor

Burnt umber
French ultramarine blue
Permanent rose
Payne’s grey
Sepia
Neutral tint
Permanent alizarin crimson
Raw sienna
Burnt sienna
Indanthrene blue

Please stretch your watercolor paper prior to the class.

Important Information

We are a screen-free environment!

Students are expected to focus on their work for the duration of the session. We play low classical music during class.

Discussions of student work with the teacher take place during class.

Refund Policy

No refund unless the school cancels the class.

No refund or credit for missed sessions (No Exceptions).

No credits unless notified 48 hours ahead of the class.

We do honor change-of-date requests for in-person sketch classes with at least 5 business days' notice and for workshops with 8 business days' notice.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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